Daku
By Koobo Surf Team ·
Surf guide
Written by the Koobo team from local sessions and boatman intel
Daku is one of the most fun waves on the island when it's on: a long, easy right peeling off the north side of the island, a quick boat ride from GL with a backdrop that earns its spot on the camera roll. It needs at least 3 to 4 ft to wake up and is best from shoulder to head-high, but don't believe anyone who tells you it can't get big: it can, and then some. The roll-in take-off and long wall make it gold for…
Ideal conditions
What to look for before you commit to the boat fare
Swell direction
3-10 ft East to Northeast swells.
Wind direction
West or Southwest light offshore winds. The break is protected by Daku Island so also works on South winds.
Tide
Mid-high. Exposed reef on a low tide.
How to get there
Daku is a 15 to 20 minute boat ride (around 3.8 km, weather depending) from General Luna. Hire boats from the marketplace boardwalk or the Cemetery launch point: roughly 800 to 1,500 PHP for a half-day, split among up to six surfers. Leaving from the marketplace, bring an extra 50 to 100 PHP per person for the environmental fee (it changes often, so treat it as a guide). Daku is part of the classic island-hopping trio with Naked and Guyam, so a surf pairs easily with a day on the islands, Daku itself has food stalls and day-trip facilities. There are several other breaks around the island to spread out on if the main peak's busy. General Luna, a short boat back, has the full run of stays, cafés and rentals.
Surf forecast & live wind
Where the wave breaks
Nearby spots
Other breaks within reach of the same trip
At a glance
Wave difficulty
Beginner
An easy roll-in takeoff into a long right-hander. On small to medium days, beginner and intermediate surfers on shortboards might struggle to navigate the first fat section (deep water area with less power). Intermediate on bigger swells.
Wave quality
Good
Long rights when conditions are good. Needs some swell to get going, but the scenery and wave length make this one of our favorites.
Crowd factor
Crowded
We rated the crowd factor as high since there is a single takeoff zone. Leave General Luna on a high tide before sunrise for the best chance to score an hour or so alone.
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